In San Francisco: What’s new at the Presidio
The Presidio of San Francisco (originally, El Presidio Real de San Francisco or The Royal Fortress of Saint Francis) is a park and former U.S. Army military fort on the northern tip of…
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Deal of the Day: Alen BreatheSmart FLEX Air Purifier is 57% off on Amazon
Clean air for your home for only $149.
Coway AP-1512HH Air Purifier: A look inside the HEPA air filtering system
As a resident of Northern California, air quality is a constant concern. Wild fires have, for the first time in my life, heightened my awareness…
Exploring Cuba: Cool, captivating and challenging
Full disclosure: I was only mildly excited about my first visit to Cuba. I think it was because most of the pictures I’ve seen were…
Millennials not embracing wine notes Silicon Valley Bank industry report
Oversupply and low demand could result in discounting, leading to "the best wine values in 20 years."
Wanderlust: Vista Encantada — the stylish new kid on the Baja Peninsula
Exciting news! Right next door to Hacienda Encantada Resort & Residences, a recipient of the Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards for the past two…
In Wine Country: La Pitchoune wines from Sonoma hit the mark
One of the great things about living in the Bay Area is proximity to wine country. Most notably Sonoma and Napa are just a short…
Wanderlust: Falling for Greenville, SC
Full Disclosure: I’m biased. I def have a thing going on with Greenville, and once you go, I suspect you might, too. On day one…
San Francisco Dining: A visit to Saha restaurant
Chef Aboghanem is happy to be offering his signature dishes, rooted in his Yemeni background, to San Francisco diners again.
7 Step Thanksgiving Turkey Guide: The secret to a juicy, tender bird is the clay pot
Enjoy a delicious turkey feast thanks to the magic of a clay pot.